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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| P | José Quintana |
| C | John Hicks |
| 1B | Matt Olson |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Pat Valaika |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Bradley Zimmer |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Corey Dickerson |
| Salary | $30,800 |
| Expected Points | 117.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,400 | 39.01 | 4.64 |
| Kevin Gausman | BAL | $8,700 | 32.12 | 3.69 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $7,900 | 30.44 | 3.85 |
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $7,000 | 29.83 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | ATL | $8,400 | 39.01 | 4.64 |
| Adam Conley | ARZ | $7,000 | 29.83 | 4.26 |
| Jerad Eickhoff | HOU | $7,400 | 28.73 | 3.88 |
| Collin McHugh | PIT | $7,900 | 30.44 | 3.85 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $4,000 | 11.76 | 2.94 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 11.11 | 3.37 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 11.11 | 3.37 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $3,300 | 10.63 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 9.91 | 4.96 |
| John Hicks | CHW | $2,000 | 9.91 | 4.96 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,100 | 9.07 | 4.32 |
| James McCann | CHW | $2,500 | 9.48 | 3.79 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 15.12 | 3.36 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 15.12 | 3.36 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,300 | 13.53 | 4.10 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $3,900 | 13.26 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,500 | 10.34 | 4.13 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $3,300 | 13.53 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 12.68 | 3.09 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,800 | 11.80 | 3.10 |
| Brandon Phillips | NYM | $3,200 | 11.73 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | LAA | $2,500 | 10.83 | 4.33 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.24 |
| Tommy La Stella | ATL | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.24 |
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,300 | 12.92 | 3.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,000 | 11.48 | 2.87 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,200 | 11.01 | 2.62 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $4,300 | 10.61 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Valaika | TB | $3,300 | 12.92 | 3.92 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.83 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $2,600 | 9.37 | 3.60 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $3,000 | 10.55 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,100 | 13.65 | 3.33 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.50 | 3.29 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $4,000 | 12.26 | 3.06 |
| Nicholas Castellanos | CHW | $3,300 | 11.96 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 8.82 | 3.83 |
| Brock Holt | BOS | $2,300 | 8.82 | 3.83 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $5,000 | 16.22 | 3.24 |
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $5,100 | 15.79 | 3.10 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,200 | 14.18 | 3.38 |
| Justin Upton | CHW | $3,900 | 13.24 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | LAA | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.32 |
| Curtis Granderson | CIN | $2,600 | 11.14 | 4.28 |
| Abraham Almonte | LAA | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
| Matt Szczur | SD | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.05 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.